Experienced Clinical Lab Scientist- Edmond

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OU Health in Edmond is seeking an Experienced Clinical Lab Scientist to oversee a laboratory section, ensure compliance, and mentor staff. The role includes coordinating testing, quality activities, and training programs to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities include supervising testing, maintaining records, preparing QC, and supporting regulatory compliance within the EMC Clinical Pathology Lab.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Lab Technology or higher with specified coursework.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Nationally recognized certification (ASCP/AMT etc.).

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing activities in one or more laboratory sections.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Preceptor and mentor for staff and students.
• Lead quality monitoring, audits, and performance improvement.
• Maintain accurate, legible records in the LIS system.
• Prepare monthly QC and staff scheduling; supervise in absence.
• Develop training plans with supervisor.

Skills

Advanced lab skills

Team leadership

Record keeping

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in MLT

Bachelor’s degree with required coursework

Tools

LIS system

Job description

Position Title:

Experienced Clinical Lab Scientist- Edmond

Department:

EMC CLINICAL PATHOLOGY LAB

Job Description:

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LOCATION: EDMOND CAMPUS

General Description: Performs laboratory bench work related to a wide variety of routine and specialized clinical and/or analytic laboratory tests with minimal supervision. May assist in components of the laboratory management program. At this level incumbents may train, assist, evaluate and/or review the work/performance of level I, II and III employees and other laboratory personnel as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• Oversees the testing activities in one or more laboratory section.
• Ensures compliance with technical policies and procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Acts as preceptor for laboratory personnel and assists in the training of students and Pathology residents.
• Mentor other staff with laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and preparing performance improvement plans.
• Records information in the OUH lab informatics system relative to patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results and specimen referral.
• Evaluate and document performance of individuals responsible for testing by direct observation of specimen/sample handling and test performance.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policies.
• Reviews QC and initiates troubleshooting of QC.
• Principal resource for analyzer maintenance and repair.
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting and technical problem solving for area of responsibility.
• Acts as a writer for laboratory technical procedures.
• Prepare monthly QC for section director review.
• Create staff schedule. Function as supervisor in supervisor absence.
• Compile data for monthly section reports.
• Develop employee training plans in conjunction with supervisor and/or manager.
• Assists in development and review of IQCPs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR
• Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations:ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have the advanced skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to lead a team and provide feedback and instructions to testing personnel.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Ability to work independently toward a goal while mentoring/directing others.

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